HP-UX 11i Version 2 May 2005 Release Notes

Security
HP-UX IPFilter
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HP-UX IPFilter
The security product, HP-UX IPFilter version A.03.05.11.01, provides system firewall
capabilities by filtering IP packets to control traffic in and out of a system. HP-UX
IPFilter includes support for Static Linking, Gigabit Ethernet, Auto Port Aggregation
(APA), and Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN).
Summary of Change
HP-UX IPFilter version A.03.05.11.01 includes defect fixes and performance
enhancements.
Impact
There is no significant impact.
Compatibility
There are no known compatibility issues.
Performance
There are no significant performance issues.
Documentation
For further information, refer to the following:
•Manpages:
ipf (4) packet filtering kernel interface
ipf (5) IP packet filter rule syntax
ipf (8) alters packet filtering list for packet input/output
ipl (4) data structure for IP packet log device
ipmon (8) monitors /dev/ipl for logged packets
ipfstat (8) reports on packet filter statistics and filter list
ipftest (1) test packet rules with arbitrary input
• Documents (available at
http://docs.hp.com/hpux/internet/index.html#HP-UX%20IPFilter):
— HP-UX IPFilter version A.03.05.09 Administrator’s Guide
— HP-UX IPFilter A.03.05.11.01 Release Notes
Obsolescence
Not applicable.